India provides cancer medicine support to Afghanistan

India has donated cancer medicines, vaccines, and medical equipment to Afghanistan, aiming to strengthen healthcare and assist patients nationwide.

The Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health said India has provided 18 types of anti-cancer medicines, delivered in 776 cartons weighing 7,589 kilograms.

Ministry of Public health officials said the medicines aim to support cancer patients and improve healthcare services across Afghanistan.

Health Minister Noor Jalal Jalali previously announced that India would provide vaccines worth $5 million and a hospital valued at $500,000 to strengthen Afghanistan health infrastructure.

India also donated a $3 million radiotherapy machine to help diagnose and treat cancer patients, highlighting growing medical cooperation.

The Taliban said these contributions reflect India’s commitment to humanitarian assistance, emphasizing that support focuses solely on healthcare, not politics.

Afghanistan faces a severe healthcare crisis with shortages of medicines, equipment, and trained personnel due to years of conflict and economic collapse.

Cancer treatment in Afghanistan is limited, with few specialized centers and high patient demand, making foreign medical assistance critical for life-saving care.

Relations between the Taliban and Pakistan have worsened, with recent border disputes and accusations affecting trade and cross-border cooperation.

Pakistan has restricted certain imports, including medicines, due to security concerns, worsening shortages of essential healthcare supplies in Afghanistan.

India’s medical aid provides critical relief for Afghan cancer patients, though ongoing regional tensions and trade restrictions continue to challenge broader healthcare delivery in the country.

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